Taco Bell's healthy menu options

Updated 6:00 AM ET, Fri December 2, 2016

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For kids – You won't find a children's menu at Taco Bell anymore, but there are still good options for them. The crunchy taco with fire-grilled chicken, paired with black beans, delivers protein and fiber without topping the sodium charts.

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For vegetarians – Taco Bell's cheese roll-up with tomatoes is simple and satisfying for vegetarians, but to upgrade its nutritional profile, we recommend adding the black beans, which boost fiber and protein.

For calorie-counters – With the Fresco shredded chicken taco, you get a healthy dose of protein -- 10 grams -- for a relatively small amount of calories. Add black beans for just 80 calories and 5 grams of filling fiber.

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For the sugar-sensitive – The shredded chicken soft tacos, which have 2 grams of sugar, are some of the healthiest items on TB's menu. Low-sugar sides include black beans (less than 1 gram of sugar) and, for a snack, chips and pico de gallo (2 grams of sugar).

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For the salt-sensitive – The Fresco beef crunchy taco has only 300 milligrams of sodium. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the crunchy taco shell itself is essentially sodium-free.

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For the gluten-sensitive – Taco Bell does not make any gluten-free claims, but you can largely avoid it with the steak power bowl. You also reduce a lot of sodium by avoiding guacamole, cheese, sour cream and rice. But the chips and guacamole side is gluten-free.

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For the athlete – The shredded chicken burrito without avocado ranch sauce but with premium Latin rice and cheddar cheese offers a mix of protein and carbs, both necessary for strong, energized muscles, and delivers a healthy dose of performance-boosting iron.

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For the road warrior – The grilled steak soft tacos aren't just easy to hold, they also offer a moderate amount of carbs and fat, with a dose of satiating protein for long road trips.

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For the carb-conscious – If you are strictly limiting carbs, your best bet is to order the fire-grilled chicken power bowl without rice and beans.

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Here are the best Taco Bell options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu.